Illovo expansion, Zambia
Name and location
Illovo expansion, Zambia.
Project description
Illovo Sugar has approved a major expansion in Zambia, whereby an additional 10 500 ha of irrigated cane will be developed by the company and its growers, representing a 50% increase in area.
Further, the factory at Nakambala will be expanded to produce 440 000 t/y of sugar, an increase of about 200 000 t compared with the current year's figures.
Value
R1,4-billion.
Duration
The project will be undertaken over two years, with the expansion starting in early April 2007. The first phase of the expansion will be completed in time for the start of the 2008/9 sugar season.
Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.
Client
Illovo Sugar.
Latest developments
The project has the support of the Zambian government, which has granted a number of investment incentives in terms of prevailing legislation.
Participants
Not stated.
Construction materials
Not stated.
On budget and on time?
Too early to state.
Contact details for project information
Illovo Sugar, tel (031) 508 4300 or
fax (031) 508 4499.
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